Hello from Sunny California

[epiphyte78]

When I get there Friday morning I will be very curious what the vendors already sold Thursday afternoon. My favorite are the "overgrown specials" that I can divide and share with my friends.

Here is Floralia's list of orchids. If anything looks tempting send me a private message. Right now we will receive a 20% discount but Floralia charges $1 per plant for pre-ordered plants. I'm still waiting on a few more friends to select some orchids so there is a small possibility we might qualify for the 30% discount rate.

[ewcia1028]

Hello.Ok I have decided to order three orchids from them.I sent you an email with the names.How much more money it needs to be spend for 30% discount? I like overgrown orchids too, just like you.

[epiphyte78]

Awesome! I added your orchids to the list and sent you an e-mail. We only need a mere $350 more to qualify for the 30% discount! My rich Dr. friend is planning on making her selection...if we get pretty close I'll order some extras and sell them at cost at my society's next meeting.

So far not a single member from my society has selected any orchids. It was pretty much the same with the last group purchase I organized for Oakhill...but when I brought in the extra orchids to the society meeting, lots of society members purchased the extras and only a few were left over. I guess they prefer purchasing the orchids in person rather than ordering via the internet.

[ewcia1028]

Great Carlos (I already know your name).I got your email with all information.Wow! you are so organized with everything.Was this previous list from Floralia also because I see many Angraecum and Aerangis?I love this family and have some in my collection.It was a huge order,do you do it every year from the same vendor?Thanks for adding me to the list and keep me posted.

[epiphyte78]

The list with the Angraecum and Aerangis is from Oak Hill Gardens...an orchid nursery in Illinois. They have quite a large selection of species and low wholesale prices if you purchase 5 of one species.

This is the second time I've organized a group purchase. There aren't too many orchid nurseries that offer decent wholesale pricing for species. Well...at least that I know of. If enough people express interest for a particular nursery then I'll do it again next year...or before

[ewcia1028]

I like what they have on the list, and have to check their website.I don't recall them coming to Santa Barbara Orchid Show?Are they?Shipping this days is a killer.

[epiphyte78]

Unfortunately, I don't think they make it this far west. Hopefully they will though in the future.